If your worker has been injured, you are required by law to submit the employer report of injury form within 72 hours after becoming aware of an injury or illness. The sooner WCB receives your information, the faster we can determine entitlement for your worker to benefits and services.
How long do you have to report a workplace injury in Alberta?
When one of your workers is injured on the job, you are required by law to report the injury to WCB within 72 hours.
What should you do if you get injured at work Canada?
These are: incidents that result in a worker fatality, or result or may result in a worker being admitted to hospital. an unplanned or uncontrolled explosion, fire or flood. a crane, derrick or hoist collapse or upset. a full or partial building or structural collapse or failure.